Machinists Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $52,340 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.17
10th percentile $36,840
90th percentile $80,040
Employed locally 180
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,840
    25th
    $46,940
    50th (median)
    $52,340
    75th
    $64,580
    90th
    $80,040

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 77% Median Machinists salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $62,160
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $61,970
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $58,540
    Clarksville, TN-KY $57,270
    Jackson, MS $55,630
    Kansas City, MO-KS $54,380

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,820
    Food Batchmakers $55,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,960
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,030
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,630
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Topeka, KS is $25.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.73 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Topeka, KS is 6.8% below the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Topeka?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,840 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,940.